Octopus Academy ukuleles are embraced by teachers, ukulele clubs and the ukulele community at large. Developed by musicians, the core aim of these models is to encourage and inspire new players as they fret the first chords on their ukulele journey.

If you’re looking for a reliable first instrument, you’ve found it. Our factory specialises in selecting quality components, with advanced production processes providing consistent quality every time you pick up your Octopus ukulele.

Do you need a ukulele in your favourite colour to express your personality? No problem, it’s what we do. Our Academy range boasts over 20 colours and styles to suit every taste. The perfect ukulele is waiting for you to find it.

Sounding great and looking amazing are just two of the ways that Octopus Academy instruments provide the ideal springboard for a new musical adventure. These instruments are built to last and keep inspiring players with every strum. Our goal is to turn ukulele owners into ukulele players!

Octopus supporting your journey

First and foremost, we provide a reliable instrument to learn your craft and develop your skills.

Having covered this important aspect, the next step is to provide learning resources and support to fuel enjoyment and creativity. Your first few chords are printed right on the box, and thereafter you can join our Octopus Ukulele Academy on YouTube. Hosted by ukulele virtuoso Andy Eastwood who performs around the world and has released many CDs and DVDs, you will learn how to take care of your instrument and develop the skills that Andy has spent his playing career perfecting. This completely free resource is yours to access whenever and wherever you have an internet connection.

Rosette from Octopus is aimed at the progressing student, older beginner, guitarists converting to the 4-string scene as well as parents with ukulele envy! All the features that have made the Academy series so successful are present: attention to detail and build quality, Aquila Supernylgut strings and of course the distinctive OctoWave headstock shape. Setting these models apart is the upgraded hardware, as well as the aesthetic appeal of the branded decorative designs. Also included in the package is a deluxe case with 10mm dense padding and adjustable straps for utmost carrying comfort.

Octopus believes an instrument should encourage and inspire the player, which is something the Rosette range has no shortage of – you won’t want to put your ukulele down!

The packaging also includes some more advanced chord boxes to help impress your peers at ukulele club as well as keeping up with Andy Eastwood and the Octopus Ukulele Academy tuition series on YouTube.

The additional sustain of the Nubone XB nut and saddle lend depth to your playing, and with your Rosette ukulele in hand it’s time to take the next steps in technique and chord vocabulary. You will now be ready for the Skill Builders level of our Octopus Ukulele Academy

Endorsed by ukulele teacher & performer Andy Eastwood

One of the most telling signs of a quality product is the endorsement of specialists in the field, and Octopus is proud to work with Andy Eastwood. Known as “the busiest man in showbusiness”, Andy frequently checks in with us from backstage dressing rooms and cruise ships around the world! When we first sent Andy a selection of Rosette ukuleles he was immediately taken by the sound and look of the series, and when we told him the price point, he was blown away. We know that many of our Octopus Associates are happy recommending the Rosette series for their advancing students, and that means the world to us.

Octopus has always been dedicated to giving ukulele players the best possible start in the ukulele journey. Now, with the Premium range we can continue the relationship with our players at the highest levels. These models have been created to meet the demands of players, teachers, performers and recording artists in any number of musical settings. These small batch, artisanal models also allow our highly trained ukulele makers to put their experience and expertise into each instrument.

We offer eye-catching special woods, responsive and expressive solid tops, and our most luxurious all solid body instruments within this range.

Premium from Octopus allows the brand to connect directly with the top players and specialists in the ukulele scene as well as nurturing talent which has developed through our Academy and Rosette instruments and is now ready to emerge into the spotlight.

Octopus has invested our years of expertise and experience in the ukulele market into these professional level instruments. Throughout our range, we know what players need from their instrument and what the instrument needs to do in order to support the player.

The right uke for the job

The ukulele is a fantastically versatile instrument and speaks many musical languages. Whether it be Andy Eastwood’s interpretations of classical masterpieces, Sir Paul McCartney live at Glastonbury or the late George Formby cleaning windows, this cultural staple of Hawaii has an incredibly broad range. This explains why we have assembled such a diverse collection of models, whatever the situation requires Octopus has the right instrument for you.

Ukuleles are a fantastic resource for your school music department. As an instrument, the initial learning curve has a number of easily accessible checkpoints which helps to keep young musicians enthusiastic and looking forward to the next lesson. Once you’re equipped with your instruments, the next question is where to keep them. Octopus has the answer:

We make multiple ukulele stands for 3, 5 or 10 ukuleles. Superb for classroom storage, or for showcasing your impressive personal collection of instruments, an Octopus multiple ukulele stand keeps ukes neat, tidy, safe, and ready to play. These stands have high end foam padding on all contact points as well as non-slip rubber feet, and the clever folding design allows for easy transport and storage.